PhD in Civil Engineering in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

The Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department's graduate program has a global reputation for shaping students into engineering leaders across practice, research, and education. We encourage motivated, high-achieving students to apply for our M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs.
Today's intricate challenges at the intersection of urban development, water resources, and energy require engineers with both specialized expertise and broad perspective. CAEE equips students with the knowledge base and collaborative skills necessary to pioneer sustainable technologies and innovative solutions. Our approach combines foundational theory with practical application through rigorous teaching and research.
Graduate students benefit from numerous research centers that foster intellectual growth within a supportive academic environment. Featuring cutting-edge facilities, our program prepares engineers to lead in diverse fields including industry, academia, and public service.
We provide Master of Science in Engineering degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental/Water Resources Engineering, while the Ph.D. is exclusively offered in Civil Engineering. Prospective Architectural Engineering graduate students should apply through the Civil Engineering program.